Camp Adair Sentry
Stonehocker, Major
Served in Last War
Officer Enters Army
As Captain in 1940
The promotion of Clarence
Stonehocker, Engineer property Of­
ficer, from the rank of captain to
that of major, was announced here
this week by Post Commander Col.
Gordon H. McCoy.
Major Stonehocker entered the
Regular army in 1917 and served
in the first world war for 22
months. In 1926 he enlisted in the
National Guard of Idaho, serving
in the Infantry and Engineers. He
was commissioned as second lieu­
tenant on May 17, 1929. On October
PROPERTY OFFICER, who
15. 1935, he was advanced to cap­ has just changed his bars for the
tain.
gold leaf; it’s now Major Clar­
The major went on active duty in ence E. Stonehocker.
the Federal Service on September
16, 1940, serving with the 4-lst Divi­
sion, later becoming Company com­
mander of the 116th Engineers.
Ex-Fort Lewis
Before coming to- Camp Adair,,
Major Stonehocker was stationed
at Fort Lewis, thence to Pasco, !
Judge Advocate Will
Washington, to run the Engineers’
depot under Coi. T. A. Baumeister,
Aid EM and Officers
now Quartermaster at Camp Adair.
With Legal Problems
From Pasco he returned to Fort
Lewis to become Enginçer Pro­
Every soldiers provided he owns
perty Officer.
property should make out a will at
Major Stonebocker’s career in-1
eludes three army schools, all at once. For to face a somewhat mor­
Fort Belvoir, Virginia. In 1930 he bid subject frankly, one never
attendee! the Company Officers' knows when death will come.
If you should die without leav­
School, in 1942, the Heavy Equip­
ing
a will (“intestate” the lawyers
ment School, and in 1943 the Cam­
call it), it is very possible that
ouflage School.
your wordly goods will be distrib­
uted
a manner quite different
Caddy-Thompson Team from in your
intentions and possibly
Makes for Successful
hurtful to your rightful heirs.
Square Dances at Club 1 Let us look at just a quick ex­
ample. Suppose a man dies intes- I
Another in the series of popular tate, leaving a widow and two'
Square Dances was held last Wed­ young children. Under the common I
nesday night at Club 1. The pro­ law of our country each receives |
gram is arranged by Miss Caddy an equal share, or one-third, of
in cooperation with Miss Betty the estate. The’children, however,
Lynd Thompson, dancing instruc­ cannot give their share to the J
tress at Oregon State college.
mother without a court order, for
Miss Thompson brought several they are minors and subject to the
of her dancing pupils to the post court. Though such a case might
for the dance, and music, in real work out, it causes a great deal
hill-billy style, was furnished by a of embarrassment to the mother
string trio from the Tank De- to prove that her expenditures are \
stroyers . . . Sgt. Bergen, Cpl. for the best interests of the chil- ’
Teeple and Pvt. DePeel. Miss dren.
Thompson called the dances.
Every soldier should refer to his
Fruit punch was served by Miss Soldier’s Handbook (the familiar
FM-21-100) Chapter 17, on page
Caddy during the evening.
Plans for the next Square Dance 234, discusses at some length the ;
are indefinite, but it is hoped that “Last Will and Testament,” and on
they will continued during the sum­ the following page there is simpli­
fied standard will form to be used
mer.
Property Owners
Write Your WiM
Ex-Waring Vocalist
Sang at Camp Adair
Meets the Major
He made many fine connec­
tions while on the road and one
pasty who took note of the young
singer desired to have a song
At the early age of 11 his par­ “plugged” on the air so before
ents began to take note of his nat­ he realized what had happened
ural singing ability and at 13 Mort found himself standing be­
he was given voice lessons. Morty fore a microphone facing the
| Rappaport displayed an eagerness genial Major Bowes!
to study and learn, and in no time
Mort sang the number, “Ten
he began broadcasting over WMCA Pins in the Sky,’ ’and before the
I in New York City.
program left the air, Eddie Cantor
who
heard the broadcast in Holly­
In 1936 he left New York and
I toured on the road, playing the-1 wood phoned the New York studios,
laters and clubs in the east and mid- ( requesting that Mort appear on his
die west. After “learning the ropes” program in the near future.
Although he has worked with
of show business he returned to his
Fred
Waring’s group since 1940,
home in New York. His father, a
dress manufacturer, was eager for his biggest thrill came at the Na­
his two sons, Mort and Al, to learn tional Bond Rally held in Madison
the business to be able to cany Square Garden where he appeared
on in the same field of endeavor. with Waring’s orchestra and with
Mort wasn’t interested in his fa­ such celebrated stars as Paulette
ther’s work but wished to remain Goddard, Dorothy Lamour, Veroni­
ca Lake, and many others.
in entertainment.
He had hardly arrived in Camp
Adair when he became part of the
Regimental Review. Reason? Read
I
Thursday, June 3, 1943.
Page Five
Simmons and Abrams
Cover Big Territory
Following War, What?
Institute Outlined
Cpl. (uncle) George Simmons and !
Flying” Sgt. Bernie Abrams prac­
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tically flew to Grants Pass over
mercial Art. Aeronautics, History
Chance Given EM
the week-end. They covered five
—and many others.
hundred miles and visited the fam­
Of Armed Forces
Follows By Mail
ous “House of Mystery” in which
To
Learn,
Train
place it is impossible to stand
There will be classes on this
erect.
post under the personal direction
Bill Haley, a lumber man who' PREPARE FOR FUTURE of competent teachers, as the de­
lives in Lebanon drove them down
Soldier, what plans have you mand warrants, as well as corres­
in record time. On Sunday, he al­
lowed George and Bernie to borrow made for your future after the war pondence courses which the indiv­
idual may complete on his own
his car. The Cpl. and Sgt. went is over?
throug'h station KUIN and were
What preparations are you mak­ time. Incidentally, being sent over­
shown both the horizontal and ver­ ing to fit yourself for the keyed-up seas will not mean the end of your
tical processes used in making tran­ tempo of business, once the bullets studies—the Institute will follow
scriptions.
stop flying? Right now is the time you, by mail, wherever you go.
After their tour through the ra­ to think about such things; now is
If this interests you get in touch
dio station Cpl. Simons and Sgt. the time Jo prepare.
with the Timberwolf Special Serv­
Abrams had a ranch dinner at the
Learn While Training
Haley home in Grants Pass.
What are we talking about?—i ice Office for complete details—
we’re talking about the Armed the telephone number is 3406.
Mess Hall or Cafeteria?
Forces Institute, which offers > i
Is this the place that has the you the opportunity to get
Top Kick's Niece Plays
good food?—A newcomer on the education while you are still
Club 2 had a pleasant surprise
Post.
training.
j and treat when the niece of the
Perhaps you would like to com MP’s “top-kick” M/Sgt Jack Vih-
in an emergency.
plete your high school studies, or son, Miss Dorothy Niles came down
Why, though, wait for an emer­ go on with that interrupted college i from Oregon City. She is a concert
gency? If your property has quite course. If so you can do it now pianist and played for an enthusi­
a bit of value, you may require a through the facilities offered by astic audience. Her numbers in­
more complicated form of will.
the Armed Forces Institute. Edu­ cluded DeBussy’s Clair de Lune”
Consult the Judge Advocate’s cation is a prime requisite for suc­ and McDowell’s "Danse Andalouse.”
General Department in Post or cess in the post-war world, and the
HOLD THAT CALL—DOWN!
Divisional Headquarters for free man who “knows” will be the man
Cal Horn, Camp Telephone
advice. They will help you with who will get to the top first.
Manager,
asks your cooperation
whatever problems your particu­
The Institute offers courses in a
in
limiting
calls to five minutes
lar case brings up.
variety of subjects, high schoo) or
The most important thing, which college level. A glimpse at the on over-crowded long distance
cannot be over-stressed is to put catalogue reveals such exampies as lines. He said that equipment is
not available for additional lines.
your wishes clearly on record.
Business Law, Architecture, Com-
SERVICE CLUBS NOS. 1 & 2
M
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PATRONIZE YOUR
SERVICE CLUB
CAFETERIAS!
WHOLESOME FOOD
AT REASONABLE PRICES
Notice: The Restaurant at Service Club 1
is closed on Mondays and the Restaurant
at Service Club 2 on Tuesdays.
The fountain
however, remains open for business as usual,
each day. Come in soldier!
DOORS OPEN
Sunday